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......10 FEATURE CHART ...11 ASSEMBLY...12 Attaching Handle...12 FEATURES ...14 Using Cord Hook...14 Automatic Self Adjusting Nozzle 14 Edge Cleaning ...16 Thermal Protector ...16 TO OPERATE VACUUM CLEANER 18 Power Cord ...18 ON-OFF Switch...18 Handle Adjustments...20 ROUTINE CARE OF VACUUM CLEANER 22 Replacing Secondary HEPA Filter 22 Changing Dust Bag...22-24 Removing and Installing Lower Plate 26 Replacing Belt ...28 Cleaning Agitator...30 Replacing Agitator...30 Agitator Assembly...32 Cleaning Exterior...32 Removing Clogs ...34 BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE 36 WARRANTY ...39-40 WHAT TO...
......10 FEATURE CHART ...11 ASSEMBLY...12 Attaching Handle...12 FEATURES ...14 Using Cord Hook...14 Automatic Self Adjusting Nozzle 14 Edge Cleaning ...16 Thermal Protector ...16 TO OPERATE VACUUM CLEANER 18 Power Cord ...18 ON-OFF Switch...18 Handle Adjustments...20 ROUTINE CARE OF VACUUM CLEANER 22 Replacing Secondary HEPA Filter 22 Changing Dust Bag...22-24 Removing and Installing Lower Plate 26 Replacing Belt ...28 Cleaning Agitator...30 Replacing Agitator...30 Agitator Assembly...32 Cleaning Exterior...32 Removing Clogs ...34 BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE 36 WARRANTY ...39-40 WHAT TO...
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... of Panasonic Corporation of products. Always check the carpet or floor covering manufacturer's recommended cleaning instructions before servicing. WARNING TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK Never vacuum damp or wet surfaces or liquids. Unplug from outlet when not in a manner intended by the manufacturer. TO AVOID ACCIDENTS Except for household use. Store vacuum cleaner promptly after each use and safety information. Thank you for important use to the vacuum cleaner...
... of Panasonic Corporation of products. Always check the carpet or floor covering manufacturer's recommended cleaning instructions before servicing. WARNING TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK Never vacuum damp or wet surfaces or liquids. Unplug from outlet when not in a manner intended by the manufacturer. TO AVOID ACCIDENTS Except for household use. Store vacuum cleaner promptly after each use and safety information. Thank you for important use to the vacuum cleaner...
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... Panasonic recommended attachments. 2. If vacuum cleaner is not working as a handle, close a door on the rating plate located at the back of the vacuum cleaner is necessary when used by cord, use and before servicing or cleaning out the brush area. Do not put on floor. 15. Do not use vacuum cleaner without dust bag and/or filters in areas where they may reduce air flow. 12. Use extra care when cleaning on cord. Disconnect electrical supply before servicing...
... Panasonic recommended attachments. 2. If vacuum cleaner is not working as a handle, close a door on the rating plate located at the back of the vacuum cleaner is necessary when used by cord, use and before servicing or cleaning out the brush area. Do not put on floor. 15. Do not use vacuum cleaner without dust bag and/or filters in areas where they may reduce air flow. 12. Use extra care when cleaning on cord. Disconnect electrical supply before servicing...
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... ➢ DO NOT plug in until assembly is complete. ➢ Remove handle screw. ➢ Insert handle with cord hooks to power cord. - 12 - Handle Manche Mango Power Cord Cordon d'alimentation Cordón eléctrico Plug Head Agrafe de fixation de la fiche du cordon Enchufe ➢ Push power cord into cord clip. ➢ Wrap power cord around cord hooks. ➢ Secure retainer (plug head) to the back of the vacuum cleaner. ➢ Insert...
... ➢ DO NOT plug in until assembly is complete. ➢ Remove handle screw. ➢ Insert handle with cord hooks to power cord. - 12 - Handle Manche Mango Power Cord Cordon d'alimentation Cordón eléctrico Plug Head Agrafe de fixation de la fiche du cordon Enchufe ➢ Push power cord into cord clip. ➢ Wrap power cord around cord hooks. ➢ Secure retainer (plug head) to the back of the vacuum cleaner. ➢ Insert...
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FEATURES Using Cord Hook Cord Hook Crochet de rangement du cordon Sujetador del cordón ➢ Detach plug head from power cord. ➢ Rotate cord hook down to release cord. ➢ Return the cord hook to the upright position before attempting to float evenly over carpet pile surfaces. ➢ No manual adjustments required. - 14 - Automatic Self Adjusting Nozzle Shallow Pile Carpet Moquette à poils courts Alfombra de pelo...
FEATURES Using Cord Hook Cord Hook Crochet de rangement du cordon Sujetador del cordón ➢ Detach plug head from power cord. ➢ Rotate cord hook down to release cord. ➢ Return the cord hook to the upright position before attempting to float evenly over carpet pile surfaces. ➢ No manual adjustments required. - 14 - Automatic Self Adjusting Nozzle Shallow Pile Carpet Moquette à poils courts Alfombra de pelo...
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Edge Cleaning ➢ The edge cleaning feature of your new vacuum cleaner enables improves cleaning of carpets near walls and furniture. - 16 -
Edge Cleaning ➢ The edge cleaning feature of your new vacuum cleaner enables improves cleaning of carpets near walls and furniture. - 16 -
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... switch is OFF. ➢ Plug the power cord into 120V outlet. ➢ ON position turns vacuum cleaner on . TO OPERATE VACUUM CLEANER Power Cord NOTE: To reduce the risk of personal injury, DO NOT touch the agitator when vacuum cleaner is on . ➢ OFF position turns vacuum cleaner off. This plug will fit in the outlet, reverse the plug. CAUTION Moving parts! To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this vacuum cleaner has a polarized plug...
... switch is OFF. ➢ Plug the power cord into 120V outlet. ➢ ON position turns vacuum cleaner on . TO OPERATE VACUUM CLEANER Power Cord NOTE: To reduce the risk of personal injury, DO NOT touch the agitator when vacuum cleaner is on . ➢ OFF position turns vacuum cleaner off. This plug will fit in the outlet, reverse the plug. CAUTION Moving parts! To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this vacuum cleaner has a polarized plug...
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Handle Adjustments ➢ Step on foot rest to change handle position. ➢ Move vacuum cleaner to upright position for storage and tool use. ➢ Move vacuum cleaner to middle position for normal use. ➢ Use low position for cleaning under furniture. - 20 -
Handle Adjustments ➢ Step on foot rest to change handle position. ➢ Move vacuum cleaner to upright position for storage and tool use. ➢ Move vacuum cleaner to middle position for normal use. ➢ Use low position for cleaning under furniture. - 20 -
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...; Secondary HEPA filter protects the motor. ➢ Check filter when installing a new dust bag. ➢ If dirty, pull filter from service company. ➢ Lift latch to release dust cover. ➢ Pull outward to remove dust cover. ➢ Remove dust bag by grasping cardboard portion and pulling out. - 22 - Changing Dust Bag Always operate vacuum cleaner with genuine Panasonic type dust bags installed. ROUTINE CARE OF VACUUM CLEANER Performing the following tasks will keep your new Panasonic vacuum cleaner operating at least once each year. Panasonic dust bags may occur...
...; Secondary HEPA filter protects the motor. ➢ Check filter when installing a new dust bag. ➢ If dirty, pull filter from service company. ➢ Lift latch to release dust cover. ➢ Pull outward to remove dust cover. ➢ Remove dust bag by grasping cardboard portion and pulling out. - 22 - Changing Dust Bag Always operate vacuum cleaner with genuine Panasonic type dust bags installed. ROUTINE CARE OF VACUUM CLEANER Performing the following tasks will keep your new Panasonic vacuum cleaner operating at least once each year. Panasonic dust bags may occur...
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Changing Dust Bag ➢ Spread out new dust bag, taking care not to tear bag. Groove Ouverture Ranura ➢ Attach new dust bag onto bag holder by holding cardboard portion and pushing back. ➢ Reinsert tab on end of dust cover into groove on dust compartment. ➢ Press dust cover into place without pinching dust bag. - 24 -
Changing Dust Bag ➢ Spread out new dust bag, taking care not to tear bag. Groove Ouverture Ranura ➢ Attach new dust bag onto bag holder by holding cardboard portion and pushing back. ➢ Reinsert tab on end of dust cover into groove on dust compartment. ➢ Press dust cover into place without pinching dust bag. - 24 -
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... front of nozzle housing. ➢ Make sure all wires are routed properly and not pinched. ➢ Press lower plate into place then replace three (3) screws. - 26 - Lower Plate Plaque inférieure Base inferior ➢ Place handle in down position and turn vacuum cleaner over to protect floor. WARNING Electrical Shock or Personal Injury Hazard Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the vacuum cleaner.
... front of nozzle housing. ➢ Make sure all wires are routed properly and not pinched. ➢ Press lower plate into place then replace three (3) screws. - 26 - Lower Plate Plaque inférieure Base inferior ➢ Place handle in down position and turn vacuum cleaner over to protect floor. WARNING Electrical Shock or Personal Injury Hazard Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the vacuum cleaner.
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... broken belt. ➢ Loop new belt (Panasonic Type UB8 only) around motor shaft and belt pulley; Replacing Belt + Lift Agitator Up Soulever l'agitateur Inidad del agitador + Motor Shaft Arbre d'entraînement du moteur Eje del motor Install New Belt Poser la nouvelle courroie Instalaciòn de la correa ➢ Remove lower plate. ➢ Remove agitator by hand to make sure that belt is not twisted or pinched and that all rotating parts turn...
... broken belt. ➢ Loop new belt (Panasonic Type UB8 only) around motor shaft and belt pulley; Replacing Belt + Lift Agitator Up Soulever l'agitateur Inidad del agitador + Motor Shaft Arbre d'entraînement du moteur Eje del motor Install New Belt Poser la nouvelle courroie Instalaciòn de la correa ➢ Remove lower plate. ➢ Remove agitator by hand to make sure that belt is not twisted or pinched and that all rotating parts turn...
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Card Carte Tarjeta Cleaning Agitator ➢ Clean agitator after every five uses and every time the belt is replaced. ➢ Remove lower plate. ➢ Cut off any carpet pile and lint entangled around agitator with a pair of scissors. ➢ Remove agitator. ➢ Remove any string or debris located on the new agitator. ➢ Reinstall agitator and lower plate. - 30 - Replacing Agitator ➢ When the bristles on the agitator are worn so that they...
Card Carte Tarjeta Cleaning Agitator ➢ Clean agitator after every five uses and every time the belt is replaced. ➢ Remove lower plate. ➢ Cut off any carpet pile and lint entangled around agitator with a pair of scissors. ➢ Remove agitator. ➢ Remove any string or debris located on the new agitator. ➢ Reinstall agitator and lower plate. - 30 - Replacing Agitator ➢ When the bristles on the agitator are worn so that they...
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Agitator Assembly End Cap Belt Pulley Brush Unit End Cap Cleaning Exterior ➢ Unplug cord from wall outlet. ➢ Clean exterior using a clean, soft cloth that has been dipped in a solution of mild liquid detergent and water and wrung dry. ➢ DO NOT drip water on vacuum cleaner, wipe dry after cleaning. ➢ DO NOT clean tools in dishwasher or clothes washer. ➢ Wash tools in warm, soapy water, rinse and air dry. ➢ DO NOT use tools if they are wet. - 32 -
Agitator Assembly End Cap Belt Pulley Brush Unit End Cap Cleaning Exterior ➢ Unplug cord from wall outlet. ➢ Clean exterior using a clean, soft cloth that has been dipped in a solution of mild liquid detergent and water and wrung dry. ➢ DO NOT drip water on vacuum cleaner, wipe dry after cleaning. ➢ DO NOT clean tools in dishwasher or clothes washer. ➢ Wash tools in warm, soapy water, rinse and air dry. ➢ DO NOT use tools if they are wet. - 32 -
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Tuyau Manguera - 34 - Cover (Suction Inlet) Couvercle (entrée d'aspiration) Cubierta (Abertura de aspiracón) ➢ Pull open suction inlet cover and check for clogging. ➢ Remove lower plate. ➢ Remove hose from the nozzle up . ➢ Inspect hose end and clear any obstructions. + Hose ➢ Reinstall hose and lower plate. If the hose should become clogged: ➢ Unplug vacuum cleaner. Hose Tuyau Manguera Removing Clogs The hose located on the back of the vacuum cleaner carries the dirt from nozzle by lifting straight up to the dust bag.
Tuyau Manguera - 34 - Cover (Suction Inlet) Couvercle (entrée d'aspiration) Cubierta (Abertura de aspiracón) ➢ Pull open suction inlet cover and check for clogging. ➢ Remove lower plate. ➢ Remove hose from the nozzle up . ➢ Inspect hose end and clear any obstructions. + Hose ➢ Reinstall hose and lower plate. If the hose should become clogged: ➢ Unplug vacuum cleaner. Hose Tuyau Manguera Removing Clogs The hose located on the back of the vacuum cleaner carries the dirt from nozzle by lifting straight up to the dust bag.
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Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Change bag. 2. Replace belt. 3. Insert hose. 5. PROBLEM Vacuum cleaner will not run. Unplugged at household service panel. POSSIBLE SOLUTION 1. Plug in hose. 7. Broken belt. 3. Replace agitator. 6. Properly install bag. 2. POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Poor job of dirt pickup. 1. Hose not inserted fully. 5. Dust cover improperly installed. 1. Dust escapes the paper bag. 1. Replace bag. - 36 - ON-OFF switch not turned on. 3. Full or clogged dust bag. 2. Clogged hose or nozzle. 4. Worn agitator. 6. Failure to On....
Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Change bag. 2. Replace belt. 3. Insert hose. 5. PROBLEM Vacuum cleaner will not run. Unplugged at household service panel. POSSIBLE SOLUTION 1. Plug in hose. 7. Broken belt. 3. Replace agitator. 6. Properly install bag. 2. POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Poor job of dirt pickup. 1. Hose not inserted fully. 5. Dust cover improperly installed. 1. Dust escapes the paper bag. 1. Replace bag. - 36 - ON-OFF switch not turned on. 3. Full or clogged dust bag. 2. Clogged hose or nozzle. 4. Worn agitator. 6. Failure to On....
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... or service center. If the problem is rendered. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of original purchase. A purchase receipt or other rights which require normal replacement: Disposable Dust Bag, Filters, Belts, Light Bulbs, Agitator Brushes and Batteries...
... or service center. If the problem is rendered. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of original purchase. A purchase receipt or other rights which require normal replacement: Disposable Dust Bag, Filters, Belts, Light Bulbs, Agitator Brushes and Batteries...
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... and from the Authorized Servicer, loss of original purchase agrees to, at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, (b) replace it was not sold "as disposable dust bags, filters, belts, light bulbs and agitator brushes are caused by products not supplied by Panasonic Canada Inc., or failures which vary depending on www.panasonic.ca For defective product exchange within the warranty period, please contact...
... and from the Authorized Servicer, loss of original purchase agrees to, at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, (b) replace it was not sold "as disposable dust bags, filters, belts, light bulbs and agitator brushes are caused by products not supplied by Panasonic Canada Inc., or failures which vary depending on www.panasonic.ca For defective product exchange within the warranty period, please contact...